He said,"What is the use of being elected or re-elected, if you don't stand for something."

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His dilemma would be how to play the defeat and indeed what to promise if he is re-elected.

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But the limit would not apply retroactively, which means Mugabe could have 10 more years as head of state if he is re-elected.

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But the limit will not apply retroactively, which means Mugabe could have 10 more years as head of state if he is re-elected.

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